Future Student Engagement Project Lead

Western Sydney University; Richmond; Hybrid; AUD 107,000 - 115,000; Full time

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Job summary

Western Sydney University is seeking a Future Student Engagement Project Officer to join the Fast Forward team, improving higher education participation for students from equity backgrounds. You will coordinate school engagement projects, deliver workshops, and build partnerships with schools and community groups in Greater Western Sydney.

The role emphasizes data-driven evaluation and continuous program improvement.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering projects or programs within the education sector.
• Understanding of social equity in education.
• Strong research, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to build collaborations with schools, families and external partners.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate high school engagement projects from planning through to delivery and evaluation.
• Deliver engaging presentations, workshops, events across school, campus and online settings.
• Build and maintain productive relationships with schools, families, community organisations and internal stakeholders.
• Analyse participation and evaluation data to measure impact and inform program development.
• Support continuous improvement and growth of the Fast Forward program.

Skills

Education project delivery

Stakeholder engagement

Research & analysis

Collaboration & networking

Communication skills

Organisation & time management

Education

Relevant tertiary qualifications in project management/education

Job description

Western Sydney University is seeking a Future Student Engagement Project Officer to join the Fast Forward team, improving higher education participation for students from equity backgrounds. You will coordinate school engagement projects, deliver workshops, and build partnerships with schools and community groups in Greater Western Sydney.

The role emphasizes data-driven evaluation and continuous program improvement.